Tooth Sensitivity After a Filling: Could Your Filling Have Shrunk?

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Tooth pain or sensitivity caused by a cavity should stop bothering you once that cavity is filled. The decayed portion of the tooth has been removed, and the resulting void has been filled with a tooth-coloured composite resin, which blends seamlessly into the surrounding tooth. It looks as though the cavity was never there. So why does your tooth still feel uncomfortably sensitive? Composite Dental Resin and Shrinkage  Tooth-coloured composite dental resin is applied to your cavity in a soft, flexible form.…

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5 Reasons Water Flossers Are Great for Kids

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You should already be familiar with flossing, but have you heard of water flossers? These use a jet of water to clean the space between your teeth instead of the traditional string or tape. They offer benefits for a wide range of people, but they can be particularly beneficial for kids. Here are just five reasons why you should think about buying your child a water flosser. 1. Helps Improve Oral Health…

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A Sweet Tooth: 5 Sweet Foods That Won't Ruin Your Teeth

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If you love sweet foods and you care about your teeth, you have something of a conundrum on your hands. Sugar isn’t just your favorite food. It is also the favorite food of two harmful strains of oral bacteria, streptococcus mutans and streptococcus sobrinus. The more sugar you consume, the more food you provide these harmful bacteria with, which in turn increases your risk of tooth decay. But how do you continue to enjoy sweet foods while caring for your teeth?…

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